10 Best ChatGPT Prompts for B2B Outreach and Lead Generation

If you’re in sales or marketing, you know the hardest part of B2B outreach isn’t writing the email — it’s finding the right prospects at the right time. ChatGPT has quickly become a go-to resource for sales reps, SDRs, and founders who want to uncover high-quality contacts without spending hours digging.

But here’s the catch: the prompts you use determine the quality of the results you get. A vague prompt like “give me leads” won’t get you very far. Instead, sales pros are turning to specific, growth-focused prompts that identify companies showing signs of buying intent.  This is why Lead411 is building a natural language prompt within Lead411 so customers can naturally find the right data in the most Intelligent way — directly within the Lead411 B2B database.

Below are the 10 most popular ChatGPT prompts for B2B outreach that are helping sellers uncover warm leads, improve cold email results, and start more conversations all within the Lead411 platform.

1. Companies with Recent Funding

Prompt: “Show me companies that recently raised Series A, B, or C funding and might be looking to invest in new solutions.”

Why it works: Funding is one of the strongest indicators that a company is entering growth mode and will be open to new vendors.

2. Companies Actively Hiring

Prompt: “Find me companies that are actively hiring for [specific roles, e.g., sales, IT, or marketing].”

Why it works: Hiring signals expansion. A company adding headcount is often ready to upgrade tools and services.

3. Companies Spending on Ads or Software

Prompt: “Which companies are currently spending money on digital advertising, software, or other growth channels?”

Why it works: Spending activity points to budget availability. If they’re investing in growth, they’re likely receptive to hearing about new solutions.

4. Companies Expanding into New Markets

Prompt: “Give me a list of companies that just opened a new office or expanded into new markets.”

Why it works: Expansion requires infrastructure, vendors, and partnerships — perfect timing for outreach.

5. Companies with New Executives

Prompt: “Find companies that recently switched executives—like a new CMO, CIO, or VP of Sales.”

Why it works: New leadership often comes with new budgets, new strategies, and a willingness to explore new solutions.

6. Companies with Recent Product Launches

Prompt: “Show me companies with recent product launches or announcements.”

Why it works: Launching a new product usually means they need support in marketing, sales enablement, technology, or operations.

7. Companies Using Competitors

Prompt: “Which companies are using competitors of my product/service?”

Why it works: Tech stack visibility helps you pitch your product as a better, faster, or more cost-effective alternative.

8. Fast-Growing Companies on Growth Lists

Prompt: “Find me fast-growing companies in [industry] that just ranked on growth lists like Inc. 5000 or Growjo 10K.”

Why it works: These lists are built on revenue growth — meaning these businesses are scaling quickly and may need your solution to keep momentum.

9. Companies with Job Postings That Hint at Spend

Prompt: “Show me companies with active job postings for tools or solutions related to [your product category].”

Why it works: A company hiring Salesforce admins, for example, is already invested in Salesforce — making them a prime target for Salesforce-adjacent solutions.

10. Companies with Partnerships, Mergers, or Acquisitions

Prompt: “Give me companies that recently signed partnerships, mergers, or acquisitions.”

Why it works: When businesses combine forces, they often need new systems, integration services, or vendor solutions to align operations.

Why These Prompts Work

Each of these prompts taps into a growth intent indicator — funding, hiring, expansion, leadership changes, or spend activity. Instead of guessing which companies are worth emailing, you’re focusing only on those already showing signs of being in buying mode.  In addition, you can always add upon the prompts to get more specific results, i.e. show me director of sales in these companies where the company has over 200 employees.

When paired with a B2B data provider like Lead411, you can verify these signals with real-time contact info, direct dials, and verified emails — ensuring your cold outreach isn’t wasted on outdated or inaccurate data.

Plug-and-Play: Copy/Paste Prompts for ChatGPT

Here’s the full list you can copy and paste directly into ChatGPT to start finding B2B contacts:

*Show me companies that recently raised Series A, B, or C funding and might be looking to invest in new solutions.

*Find me companies that are actively hiring for [specific roles, e.g., sales, IT, or marketing].

*Which companies are currently spending money on digital advertising, software, or other growth channels?

*Give me a list of companies that just opened a new office or expanded into new markets.

*Find companies that recently switched executives—like a new CMO, CIO, or VP of Sales.

*Show me companies with recent product launches or announcements.

*Which companies are using competitors of my product/service?

*Find me fast-growing companies in [industry] that just ranked on growth lists like Inc. 5000 or Growjo 10K.

*Show me companies with active job postings for tools or solutions related to [your product category].

*Give me companies that recently signed partnerships, mergers, or acquisitions.

Final Thoughts

Cold outreach is only effective if you’re targeting the right people at the right time. By using these 10 ChatGPT prompts, you’ll uncover warm prospects who are more likely to engage in conversations and consider your solution.

The future of sales prospecting isn’t just about sending more emails — it’s about sending smarter emails to the right audience. And these prompts are a great place to start.

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